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Rasoi Indian Kitchen has closed after a decade on K Street

Published March 12, 2020 at 1:15PM

1810 K Street, NW via Rasoi

Dupont Circle asks: “is Rasoi Indian in Farragut permanently closed? Appears to be.”

Indeed they are. Rasoi writes on February 29th: “Adios, Washington DC ! Thanks to all our patrons who helped us survive more than a decade..
On to the next Venture…
Stay tuned!” (more…)

#Indian

“Rose Ave Bakery opening on Vermont and L St this morning, located inside The Block!”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 12, 2020 at 11:35AM

Vermont Ave, NW between L and M Streets

Thanks to Carolyn for sending: “Rose Ave Bakery opening on Vermont and L St this morning, located inside The Block!”

Thanks to Kristen for sending some shots of the inside: (more…)

#food hall

“Their embassy is uhh…nowhere near here.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2020 at 1:15PM

14th and K Street, NW

Abby spots this curiosity:

“Somehow, the Belgium Embassy has snatched rights to parking (re: very valuable parking) on 14th and K in front of our office. Their embassy is uhh…nowhere near here. Plz explain”

#parking

Wawa coming to Metro Center, Confirmed

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 4, 2020 at 9:35AM

Thanks to Robert for sending: “looks like another Wawa is coming to DC. Former Staples location at 1250 H Street NW (Metro Center)”

Back in August of 2019 a retail brochure mentioned a Wawa was coming. This is the former Staples space. Looks like work is set to begin.

Ed. Note: Work has also started at another Wawa coming to Thomas Circle.

“Sign was up on the morning commute. (It’s now covered up but still there!)”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published March 3, 2020 at 10:15AM

1214 18th Street, NW

Thanks to Cat for sending this important Chick Fil A PSA. Ed. Note: Also, for any Virginia readers eligible to vote in the Democratic primary – please do! Stay tuned for a CFA opening date.

“TRAFFIC ADVISORY: American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 28, 2020 at 4:15PM

Photo by PoPville flickr user small craft

From MPD:

“From Friday, February 28, 2020 through Tuesday, March 3, 2020, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures and parking restrictions the public and motorists should take into consideration.

The following streets will be closed from 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2020 to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday March 3, 2020: (more…)

#convention center

Checking in on the Wawa coming to Thomas Circle

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 27, 2020 at 10:15AM

Thanks to Craig for sending: “There are about a dozen permits on the front. It seemed like construction was stalled for a while but construction on the Thomas Circle Wawa has started. I miss West wing Cafe … :(”

One Thomas Circle, NW

#fast casual

“looks like another ones about to bite the dust on 14th.”

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 26, 2020 at 10:15AM

1012 14th Street, NW

Thanks to Anderson for sending: “looks like another ones about to bite the dust on 14th. Boxes in the window and moving truck signs posted for 2/27.”

Point Chaud opened up here just over 10 years ago. (more…)

#lunch

“there was some crazy sh*t going down at 18th and M, NW last night.” Literally

By Prince Of Petworth

Published February 21, 2020 at 12:45PM

1800 M Street, NW

“Dear PoPville,

Just wanted to let you know there was some crazy shit going down at 18th and M, NW last night. People within the 1800M building received the following message.

Then the DC Fire Department told everyone to enter the building emergency shelters. Fire trucks were blocking off M St. We thought we’d be in for a long night.